Aim of the Module
This module provides an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including the pharmacogenesis, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. It also emphasizes knowledge about drugs, their classification, therapeutic effects, anticipated reactions, toxic effects, and abuse.
Module brief description
The module is designed to introduce the application of concepts to patient care situations, including patient assessment, drug dosage calculations and administration, patient and family teaching and documentation of patient responses to specific medications are described. Major emphasis will be placed on nursing management practices that minimize adverse effects and maximize therapeutic effects for patients
Intended learning outcomes
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This module equips learners with knowledge of nursing in the community, covering the clients' home, schools and health centers and other health and social work agencies. It introduces the learners to the concepts used in community health nursing. The legal and theoritical frameworks guiding community health nursing practice, and the functioning of the health-care system in the country. The module prepare the learner for school health nursing, disaster management, home-care, forensic health, and health in the workplace and correctional services. Emphasis is placed on primary health care health promotion and disease prevention.